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Bill Blass
Woman's Ensemble (Dress, Shoes, Gloves, and Jewelry)1980s

Not on view
Full-length black evening gown displayed on a hanger, with a matte column skirt and tiered, gathered taffeta capelet at the shoulders

Bill Blass, Bill Blass, Woman's Ensemble (Dress, Shoes, Gloves, and Jewelry), 1980s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Bill Blass, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Bill Blass
United States, 1922-2002
Design House
Bill Blass
United States, founded 1970
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Dress, Shoes, Gloves, and Jewelry)
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1980s
Medium
Dress: Silk velvet and silk plain weave (taffeta) Shoes: Silk satin and leather
Dimensions
Center front length (Dress): 58 7/8 in. (149.54 cm) Overall (Shoes): 3 1/2 × 3 × 9 in. (8.89 × 7.62 × 22.86 cm) Length (Gloves): 26 in. (66.04 cm) Earrings: 3 1/2 × 2 × 5/8 in. (8.89 × 5.08 × 1.59 cm) Length (Necklace): 34 in. (86.36 cm) Bracelets: 3 × 3 1/2 × 2 in. (7.62 × 8.89 × 5.08 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Bill Blass
Accession Number
M.87.89a-j
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles